All boys’ teams in Danvers Youth Lacrosse participate in the Mass Bay Youth Lacrosse League (MBYLL). MBYLL is designed to promote the growth of lacrosse in Massachusetts. Some highlights to the MBYLL philosophy are:

No ‘A’ or ‘B’ teams

Players are supposed to receive equal playing time

Coaches receive educational support in both lacrosse fundamentals and positive coaching

MBYLL rules are modified to promote sportsmanship

DYL enters teams in the following divisions:

LITTLE LAXERS (Grade K)

Little Laxers will be a combined program for both boys and girls in Kindergarten. Our kindergarten lacrosse players will have the opportunity to learn the game through this great teaching program. DYL coaches, will teach the players the rules and skills of lacrosse in a fun, safe and welcoming environment.

The players will be learning the basics of lacrosse through drills and games on a smaller stick and softer ball, which will be provided for you. The players run around and develop their basic skills without equipment and mouth guard which can often hinder their success as they are trying to learn lacrosse at this young age. Our interest in this program for our players has been in the works and is just now being put into action. All equipment for this program will be provided through Danvers Youth Lacrosse.

Boys U9 (1st and 2nd grade)
This division is open to any 1st and 2nd grade boy in Danvers regardless of experience or ability. This group will learn and compete in a 7 v. 7 format. The program will require a three day per week commitment as the group will practice 2 evenings and have a game on Sunday. The team will be scheduled to play 6 total games (both at home and away). The team will also participate in tournaments that will offer the boys additional opportunities to learn and love this great sport.

Boys U11 (3rd and 4th grade)
Boys U13 (5th and 6th grade)
Boys U15 (7th and 8th grade)
These divisions are open to any grade appropriate boy in Danvers regardless of experience or ability. This group will learn and compete in an 11 v. 11 format. The program will require a three day per week commitment as the group will practice 2 evenings and have a game on Sunday. The team will be scheduled to play 6 total games (both at home and away). The team may also have additional games scheduled and will participate in tournaments that will offer the boys opportunities to learn and love this great sport.